The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.
The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases.
We prioritize community safety through comprehensive emergency preparedness and response measures. Through planning, training, and collaboration, we prepare and support residents during emergencies.
Our disaster response and coordination efforts focus on building resilient communities through education, preparedness, and recovery from public health emergencies.
Our emergency health services provide timely and responsive medical care to residents of Alameda County during emergencies and crises, ensuring access to critical health services and support when it's needed most.
Our workforce development programs offer training, education, and professional development opportunities in public health and healthcare fields in Alameda County to help people build skills, pursue careers, and contribute to improving community health.